Holly M. Hovan MSN, APRN, GERO-BC, CWOCN-AP
In chronic wound management, clinicians often see and treat both partial- and full-thickness wounds. These wounds may present as pressure injuries or other wound types, including, although not limited to burns, trauma wounds (skin tears, abrasions, lacerations), vascular wounds, diabetic wounds, and surgical wounds. It is vital to differentiate partial- versus full-thickness wounds for a multitude of reasons, such as to understand how they heal, guide treatment, and ensure clear accurate documentation, to name a few.